Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)

July 04

Somalia: Prime Minister Shirdon Holds a Meeting Addressing Security in Mogadishu

The prime minister of the federal republic of Somalia Hon. Abdi Farah Shirdon has today chaired a meeting addressing the security situation of the capital. Read more »
Somalia: Iranian Companies Are Targeting UN Cargo Shipments to Somalia

Somalia has become the target of Iranian own logistics companies to make quick money by Establishing small logistics company in the neighboring countries, these companies are often... Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Clashes Grips Galka'ayo Town As Police Clashes With Large Riots

clashes between demonstrators and the police of Puntland state turned to ugly clashes in Galka'ayo town in Mudug region of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Fighting Between Govt Forces and Alshabab in Bakool Region

a heavy war occurred last night between Alshabab and government forces at the surrounding of El Barde town in Bakol region last night. Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan - It Is Very Unfortunate to What Is Happenning in Kismayu

the president of the federal republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who addressed the media said that it was very unfortunate for Somali's to fight over power at this critical... Read more »
Somalia: General Inda Adde - Aweys in Critical Condition

Mogadishu-(Sh.M.Network) talking radio Shabelle last night, General Yusuf Mohamed Siyad (Inda Ade) said that Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys is in a critical condition and blamed... Read more »
Somalia: SKA 'Powers Up Mogadishu International Airport.

SKA International Group is first international logistics company to have established a major contract to manage Aden Abdulle International Airport, Mogadishu, in 2010. Since then,... Read more »

Somalia: Thousands Celebrate in Somalia's Capital Marking the 53rd Anniversary of Independence

Thousands waited for the mid night celebrations marking Somalia's national day at the Presidential palace last night in Mogadishu. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Planes Bombard Somali Military Bases Inside Somalia

it has been reported by residents of Berhane that the Kenyan war planes last night bombarded military bases in the lower Juba region of Somalia. Read more »
Uganda: LRA Operation Commanders Changed

President Yoweri Museveni has made changes within the UPDF field commanders serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as well as the AU Regional Intervention... Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Congratulates Somalia On Its 53rd Anniversary of Independence [press release]

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to the government and people of Somalia as you... Read more »
Kenya: Somali Govt Wants Kenya Defence Forces Out of Kismayo, Calls for Neutral Force

Somali government wants Kenya Defence Forces to leave Kismayo and the forces be replaced by a more neutral one. Read more »

Somalia: Raskamboni Militia Backed By Kenyan Troops Take Control of Kismayu

the Raskamboni militia of Ahmed Madobe and the Kenyan peacekeeping forces took full control of Kismayu after they jointly fought militias loyal to colonel Bare Hirale who hails... Read more »
Somalia: Aweys Jailed After He Was Flown to Mogadishu

(Sh.M.Network)One of Somalia's most prominent Alshabab leaders who was arrested by Himin and Heb regional administration was flown to the capital Mogadishu on Saturday and then... Read more »
Somalia: Two Somalia's Al Qaeda-Linked Chiefs Killed By Own Forces

Two top commanders of Somalia's Al Qaeda-linked al-Shabab group have been killed by their own fighters, following power struggle inside the extremist organization. Read more »

Somalia: SRSG Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Kismayo

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Nicholas Kay, today urgently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities as armed clashes flared up... Read more »
Somalia: Extra Judicial Killings By Kenyan Police to Muslims

Police have been accused of illegally executing at least 13 people suspected of having links to terror groups, including two men killed last week. Muslims for Human Rights... Read more »
Somalia: Dahir Aways Finally Accepts to Fly to Mogadishu

The council of elders who departed to Mogadishu have successfully convinced the Alshabab leader to fly to Mogadishu for further talks with the top government officials. Read more »

Somalia: Captured Al-Shabaab Leader Refuses Talks With Govt

A delegation consisting of parliamentarians and traditional elders flew from Mogadishu towards Cadado a town in central Somalia where Hassan Dahir Aways is seeking refuge from his... Read more »
Somalia: UN Political Chief Visits Somalia to Reaffirm Support

UNITED NATIONS, June 27 - The UN political chief visited Somalia on Thursday to reaffirm the world body's resolve to support the government and people of the East African nation... Read more »
Somalia: Top Federal Government Officials Jailed By Kenyan Authorities in Kismayu

news just in from Kismayu the capital of the lower Juba region of Somalia confirm that federal government officials have been imprisoned by Kenyan authorities who part of the... Read more »

Somalia: If He Surrenders, We Welcome Him Says the Federal Government of Somalia

President Hassan's spokesman Abdirahman Omar Osman who held a media conference yesterday said that the federal government was aware of the arrival of Hassan Dahir Aways. Read more »
Somalia: The Federal Government Has Failed to Expand Its Outreach Plan

Mogadishu- former parliamentarians and some current members of the federal parliament accused Somalia's central government of failing to tackle security and extend its authorities... Read more »

Somalia: Clannish Clashes Erupt in Kismayu Again

heavy fighting breaks up in the coastal city Kismayu when the Raskamboni militia killed four civilians in a cold blood Fighting broke up between Ahmed Madobe's men and the clan... Read more »
Somalia: Tensions Escalate As Galmudug and Ahlu Suna Order the Arrest of Hassan Dahir Who Escaped From Alshabab

Sheikh Abdiwali Diriye who is among the top leaders of Ahlu Suna wal Jama'a group has warned Himan and Heb administration who he accused of giving refuge to the runaway Alshabab... Read more »

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